Chapter 12

Chapter 12

As we worked, Ria and I began to talk. I learned that she had been working as a maid here for several years, and that she had never considered running away. I was surprised to hear this, and I asked her why she had never even considered it. She explained that her family was in debt to Alpha Mark, and that working as a maid was the only way to pay it off. I felt my heart go out to her, and I wondered how many others were in the same situation.

But then I was also shocked when she told me that she found out that Beta Lowell, Alpha Mark's Beta's mate.

"Really? So you are Beta Lowell's mate?" I asked in surprise.

She blushed a little.

"Yes, I am." She replied.

"And he doesn't ignore you?" I asked.

"No, Lowell doesn't ignore me. Even Alpha Mark doesn't know anything about it. Lowell comes to my room every night to stay with me." She explained as she helped me rinse the dishes.

"Why isn't Alpha Mark aware?" I asked.

"Because he felt that it was not the right time to tell h